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Component of HVDC Transmission Network

Component of HVDC Transmission Network include: 1) Converters that perform AC/DC and DC/AC conversion using valve bridges and transformers located at converting stations. 2) Harmonic filters that mitigate harmonics generated by converters. 3) Smoothing reactors that reduce harmonics in voltages/currents, prevent commutation failures, and prevent discontinuities in light loads. 4) Reactive power supplies near converters provide reactive power needed by converters.

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Component of HVDC Transmission Network

Component of HVDC Transmission Network include: 1) Converters that perform AC/DC and DC/AC conversion using valve bridges and transformers located at converting stations. 2) Harmonic filters that mitigate harmonics generated by converters. 3) Smoothing reactors that reduce harmonics in voltages/currents, prevent commutation failures, and prevent discontinuities in light loads. 4) Reactive power supplies near converters provide reactive power needed by converters.

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Component of HVDC Transmission Network

1. Converters

They perform AC/DC and DC/AC conversion. They consist of valve bridges and transformers. Valve
bridge consists of high voltage valves connected in a 6-pulse or 12-pulse arrangement. The
transformers are ungrounded such that the DC system will be able to establish its own reference to
ground.

a. Converting Station,
At the substation, Rectifier terminal converts an AC to DC whereas Inverter substation
converts DC to AC.
Every terminal is designed in such a way that they work in both mode (Rectifier and
Inverter), so then each terminal is known as converter terminal. A two-terminal HVDC
transmission system is having two terminal and one HVDC line. The following Fig. (1) is
showing A Typical HVDC Converter Station:
b. Converting Units,

As we discuss, converter unit converts AC to DC, and its vice-versa is used at three-phase bridge
converters. This circuit is also known as Graetz Circuit. There is 12-pulse bridge converter is used in
HVDC transmission, and that converter obtains by connecting two or 6-pulse bridge converter as
shown in figure[2].
c. Converting Valves,

However new HVDC converter uses 12-pulse converter units and the total number of valves in each
group shown in figure 3. Thyristor based modules are used to make series connection valves. The
amount of thyristor valve depends upon the required voltage across the valve.

2. Harmonic filters

 Converters generate harmonics in voltages and currents. These harmonics may cause
overheating of capacitors and nearby generators and interference with telecommunication
systems
 Harmonic filters are used to mitigate these harmonics

3. Smoothing reactors

 They are high reactors with inductance as high as 1 H in series with each pole

 They serve the following:

 They decrease harmonics in voltages and currents in DC lines

 They prevent commutation failures in inverters


The smoothing reactor like as oil cooled reactor stuffed with high inductance oil. The converter is
associated with this reactor just before DC. It can be situated at impartial or the line side. They serve the
following:
 They decrease harmonics in voltages and currents in DC lines
 They prevent commutation failures in inverters
 Prevent current from being discontinuous for light loads
Smoothing Reactor

4. Reactive power supplies


Converter tasks are required Reactive power. Extra power can likewise be accomplished from the
synchronous stage modifiers of shunt capacitors and static var frameworks. The decision relies upon the coveted
control speed. Under steady state condition conditions, the reactive power consumed by the converter is about
50% of the active power transferred. Under transient conditions it could be much higher. Reactive power is,
therefore, provided near the converters. For a strong AC power system, this reactive power is provided by a
shunt capacitor

5. Electrodes

Electrodes are conductors that provide connection to the earth for neutral. They have large
surface to minimize current densities and surface voltage gradients
Electrodes

6.Poles

This is the part of the HVDC transmission system that contains all HVDC substation
equipment. It also used for interconnection of transmission lines. In some normal
operations, it is having direct forward polarity relative to the ground. Therefore, the pole
refers to the DC path that has the same polarity concerning the earth.

HVDC Transmission Line

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